Leif Norman photographer
full time arts and culture photographer in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
Leif Norman Photo display at Portage and Main, May 29 2012
Pop Up Art in the Exchange is inspired by the Chicago Pop-Up Art Loop, which “transforms empty storefronts into a moveable feast of public art galleries and exhibits.”
Introduced in the Exchange District, Winnipeg, in 2011 – the initiative converts vacant retail estate into a temporary art space to create energy, excitement and additional foot traffic in the cultural Mecca of the city.
Current Exhibitions:
270-280 Waterfront Drive:
Cindy Dyson
Sarah Hodges-Kolisnyk – “Landscapes of an Unusual Nature”
Richard Palanuk – “Maestro”
James Avenue Pump House 119 James Avenue
Graffiti Art Gallery – “Dogs”
How Pop-Up Art in the Exchange works:
The Exchange District BIZ identifies temporary exhibition sites inside vacant storefronts. Art work of a variety media forms are sought out by the BIZ including, 2D visual art and sculptures.
Property owners allow artists to display their work in windows of vacant spaces until a specified dates.
The artist is responsible for the installation.
Benefits to the Pop-Up Art Program:
Ability to showcase work in a prime location at no cost.
Receive marketing publicity via the Pop-Up Art Program and the Exchange District BIZ.
Are you a local artist and/or curator looking for some free exposure? Apply to the Pop-Up Art in the Exchange program today! Click here for a copy of the application form. For more information please contact the Exchange District BIZ at (204)942-6716 or info@exchangedistrict.org
Special thanks to the following for their support to the Pop-Up Art Program
CentreVenture – 119 James Avenue
Creswin Properties – 201 Portage Avenue
Sherwood Developments Ltd. – 270-280 Waterfront Drive